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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · 2d

Sacramento Kings rookies tonight vs. TOR:

Dylan Cardwell: 12 PTS | 6/7 FG | 1 BLK | 12 MIN
Nique Clifford: 10 PTS | 3 REB | 9 AST | 24 MIN
Maxime Raynaud: 7 PTS | 6 REB | 2 STL | 12 MIN

Those three went 11/17 (64%) from the field in the 4th.

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · 2d

This is the most life we've seen from the Kings all night, and it's behind the play of Devin Carter, Isaiah Stevens, Maxime Raynaud, Dylan Cardwell, and Nique Clifford.

Sacramento has outscored Toronto 30-20 thus far in the 4th and are within 9 with 3:57 to go.

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · 2d

Last season, the Sacramento Kings allowed 16+ made three-point field goals in 31 games (6th-most in the NBA).

Tonight, they have allowed the Raptors to shoot 16/28 (57%) from deep, and we are still in the 3Q.

Preseason, yes. But not ideal.

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · 2d

Very early observation, but the Kings look clunky on offense.

5 assists on 14 made baskets. 8 turnovers.

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · 2d

Toronto is 8/10 from three-point range through 12 minutes of play.

Kings basketball really is back.

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · 2d

Greetings from G1C 👋

Following a 175-day break, Sacramento Kings basketball is back.

Kings vs. Raptors. Preseason action tips off at 7 PM PT.

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · 3d

The Sacramento Kings say that all players are available for tomorrow’s preseason opener vs. Toronto.

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · 14d

We’re entering the final weekend before things really ramp up for the Kings and NBA.

Media Day on Monday.
Training Camp starts Tuesday.
First preseason game is on Oct. 8.
Season opener (Oct. 22) is less than one month away.

Kings basketball is near 👀

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · Sep 4

Remaining members of the ‘22-23 Kings “Beam Team” season:

Keon Ellis
Domantas Sabonis
Malik Monk
Keegan Murray
Terence Davis*

*non-guaranteed deal

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · Aug 22

Media Day and training camp are quickly approaching for the Sacramento Kings, and they have an... interesting look at the moment.

Where things stand with the current roster and rotation with the end of the offseason in sight:
sactownsports.com/58103/sacram...

sactownsports.com

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · Aug 14

The Kings might not have a Christmas Day game, but there will be plenty of basketball played at G1C leading into the holidays.

12/20 vs. POR
12/21 vs. HOU
12/23 vs. DET
12/27 vs. DAL

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · Aug 11

The Kings continue to be linked to Russell Westbrook, even though they have a logjam at the guard spots.

Schroder - Westbrook - Carter
LaVine - Monk- Ellis

Something has to give if this signing happens.

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · Jul 21

79 more days until Sacramento Kings basketball returns 🗓️

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · Jul 19

The Sacramento Kings have advanced to the NBA Summer League Championship, where they’ll play the winner of OKC/Hornets on Sunday night at 7 pm PT.

Sacramento is looking to become the first team to secure three NBA Summer League titles.

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · Jul 16

Nique Clifford's ability to self-create has really been impressive in Summer League, but he's also finding his open teammates as well.

He's up to 12 points and 6 assists (0 turnovers) over 22 minutes today.

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · Jul 15

Kings' 24th overall pick Nique Clifford through three Summer League games:

18.3 PTS
6.3 REB
3.7 AST
2.0 STL
60% FG
70% 3PT
25.6 MIN

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · Jul 13

Devin Carter made a statement tonight.

30 PTS
8 REB
3 AST
3 STL
10/13 FG
3/4 3PT
29 MIN

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · Jul 13

Maxime Raynaud is once again the loudest player on the floor. He emphasized the importance of communication following Thursday's game, and he's been directing traffic tonight.

Have to wonder how loud it will be to hear him and Domantas Sabonis on the floor at the same time.

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · Jul 13

Sacramento led by 18 points after the first, but Chicago outscored them by 14 points in the second quarter to make this a four-point ballgame at the break.

Carter: 21 PTS | 4/5 3PT | 3 STL
Raynaud: 9 PTS | 2 REB
Clifford: 6 PTS | 6 REB | 4 AST

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · Jul 13

Devin Carter on Thursday:
8 PTS | 2/14 FG | 0/4 3PT

Devin Carter in the 1Q tonight:
13 PTS | 4/4 FG | 3/3 3PT

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · Jul 13

Quick start for Devin Carter, who is letting it fly early from the perimeter and is active on the defensive end.

8 PTS | 2 REB | 2 STL | 3/3 FG | 2/2 3PT | 4 MIN

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · Jul 11

“It’s on me. I have to come out from the jump and be better."

Nique Clifford overcame a slow start and took over late, while Maxime Raynaud set the tone early in the first showing of the summer for Sacramento: sactownsports.com/56870/sacram...

Raynaud shines in Sacramento Kings' Summer League opener

Sacramento Kings rookie center Maxime Raynaud stole the show on Thursday as the Beam Team started Las Vegas Summer League with a W.

sactownsports.com

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · Jul 11

Kings win their Summer League opener.

Maxime Raynaud was impressive. Touch around the basket and ability to space the floor will be fun to watch.

Nique Clifford shook off a rough start to finish with 17 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals.

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · Jul 11

Reigning NBA G League Finals MVP Mason Jones has picked up where he left off. Doing a bit of everything.

14 PTS | 4 REB | 5 AST | 2 STL | 5/10 FG | 28 MIN

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · Jul 11

Back-to-back impressive dishes from Maxime Raynaud, followed by another score in the paint. Dominant start for the 42nd pick.

13 PTS | 2 REB | 2 AST | 5/5 FG | 1/1 3PT | 7 MIN

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